Annual Student Soloist - Lovezzola Music Award Winner

is an 18-year-old
clarinetist who is currently a senior at Emerald
Ridge High School. She began studying clarinet
in the fifth grade, following in the footsteps of
her father's chosen instrument.

In addition to the 2017 Lovezzola Award, Rink was
awarded a music scholarship to Central Washington
University where she will study in the fall with
plans to major in music education. Bob Rink,
Mikaela's father and the band director at Ferrucci
Junior High, will conduct her solo performance.